According to Pearland police, the release happened Thursday at about 3:50 p.m.
As a result, Kirby Drive is currently closed from the S. Sam Houston Parkway West to Spectrum as crews continue working at the scene.
Traffic Alert (5/5/22 @ 3:50) Kirby is currently closed from Beltway to Spectrum due to a vapor release inside of a medical manufacturing facility. The incident is contained and business has been evacuated, but expect traffic delays and use Kingsley or 288 as an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/MkpJpCzgD0
— Pearland Police (@PearlandPD) May 5, 2022
The incident has been contained, but police say drivers will see some traffic delays in the area.
Drivers can use Kingsley or 288 as an alternate route to go through, police said.
Details surrounding the vapor released or what led to the release were not immediately available.
